Healthy Heart,Healthy Nuts
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A healthy diet plays a very significant role in reducing the heart disease risk. Several food items are necessary to eat if you want to keep your heart perfectly well. One of the major food items that must be included in your diet are the dried fruit nuts. The idea that dried fruits may not be healthy as fresh fruits is totally wrong. Rather the nuts contain nutrients and unsaturated fatty acids which are equally good for maintaining a healthy heart. Some of the most common and essential dried fruit nuts are mentioned below which must be included in our diet to keep a healthy heart.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT WALNUTS:
Walnuts are the oldest known tree food dating back to 10,000 BC. They are not only good for the heart but they are also recommended for your brain. Its brain look alike shape also points out to this fact.
WALNUTS
Often considered, walnuts are heart smart nuts. Adding walnuts in your diet are good for your cardiac health .They carry cholesterol lowering properties. Due to the presence of omega 3 fatty acids, walnuts help lower down your LDL cholesterol commonly known as bad cholesterol. Not only this, walnuts also are rich in other nutrients like B vitamins, Vitamin E, fiber and several other minerals. This makes them heart friendly. It is advised by the doctors and the nutritionists to eat almost handful a day in order to keep your heart healthy.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT ALMONDS :
Many people take Almonds as a nut but in actual they are the seeds of a fruit from Middle East.Almonds are also considered good to help improve your memory.
ALMONDS
Very common and easily accessible are the nuts called Almonds. They are very healthy for your heart and can help you maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Having amazing benefits, almonds are high in mono saturated fats that are known to protect the heart. Also they are rich in protein, full of calcium, magnesium and vitamin E which are always considered supportive for your heart health.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT CASHEW NUTS :
Have you ever wondered why Cashew Nuts are always without its shell? Even if buy them raw, they are still steamed .That is because its shell contains a substance called “urushiol” which is the same chemical that is present in poison ivy. It can cause the same reaction that is experienced from poison ivy. If a high amount of urushiol is ingested then it can be dangerous and even deadly. Although Cashew poisoning is rare but those who handle it are at a greater risk.
CASHEW NUTS:
Cashew nuts have a very good, beneficial effect for a healthy heart. They are lower in fat levels, hence making it best for the people who look forward to prevent any heart damage. They are also rich in copper, magnesium and are a significant source of iron. They are essential for red cell functions and enzyme activity which are also responsible for a good healthy heart.
INTERESTING FACT ABOUT PISTACHIOS:
Due to its different shape, pistachio is often referred to as a “smiling nut” or “happy nut”. Even in some countries if you sit under its tree and you hear the shells snapping open. It is considered as a sign of good luck.
PISTACHIOS:
Pistachios are good for a healthy cardiovascular system. As they are low in saturated fat and cholesterol, they are considered good for the heart. Numerous studies have shown that pistachios are helpful in decreasing LDL cholesterol while raise the HDL cholesterol, the good cholesterol. They also contain many antioxidants which are essential for the maintaining heart health .Therefore eating pistachios and adding them to your diet is very much advised.
EAT NUTS FOR A HEALTHY HEART:
Everyone must try to add handful amounts of nuts to our diet. Care must be taken not to over eat them as they are highly concentrated with nutrients as well as a good amount of calories. They are undoubtedly a healthy snack, easy to carry and store. So next time if you feel like eating oil rich French fries, try giving nuts a shot instead and always remember HEALTHY NUTS AND A HEALTHY HEART
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hi oceansnsunsets,nice of you to stop by and your comment :) yes thats true eating nuts can be healthy for you. I am glad you found the article useful ! Thank you very much!
Very informative and useful article. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you NP.QUEEN for reading and the appreciation :)
This is a well written, informative well illustrated hub and essential for heart and brain health. well done.
katyzzz....thank you so much for your appreciation.That's nice of you :)
I add a lot of nuts to my diet, and I know all the great health benefits they offer.
This was a very well informative hub!
Bravo!
Hi SanneL , thats true adding nuts to your diet is very good for your health.I am also trying to include them in my diet on regular basis :)
Thank you for your feedback and your appreciation!
Great hub! If I may add..raw nuts are more beneficial than roasted. The roasting process destroys alot of beneficial nutrients. For those eating almonds to lower cholesterol, it's the raw almonds that make a difference, not the roasted:)
Thank you Kris Heeter for adding an important point of eating raw nuts.It is something like having a fresh fruit juice in comparison to taking a juice from a carton.I appreciate your feedback :)
Eat nuts for healthy heart, thanks for the message. Rated up and useful
Hi dinkan53...It is important to have a healthy heart and we should take care of it through our diet.Thank you for your vote up :)
Great hub - and I love the "interesting facts" - who knew that about Cashews!
Some very valuable information about nuts. I didn't know the beneficial side of cashews.....you have made me very happy as they are my favorite. Thank-you for the great hub and the validation. I love nuts!!
Beth Pipe...Thank you for your appreciation.The fact about Cashew Nuts is really interesting indeed and not many people are aware of this also :/
point2make..... I also love nuts and cashews are one of my favorites as well :) I am glad you liked the Hub.Thank you for stopping by !!!
Nuts are a good addition to any diet, as not only are they nutritious, but also great for energy and fiber.
Thanks for SHARING.
I love Nuts. This hub just justify why nuts are important part of our diet :D Thanks for sharing
Hi Brett... Nuts indeed are good for us in many ways.Thank you for sharing this Hub and commenting :)
Hi cebutouristspot... I am glad you found this Hub useful. Thank you for coming by :)
oceansnsunsets Level 7 Commenter 6 months ago
I have heard some of this, but not all, about eating nuts for health reasons. It makes perfect sense to me that nuts contain some of the key healthy ingredients that our bodies need to thrive. I am so happy to learn more about it here. Thanks so much for sharing.